It may still be the end of summer, but fall is just around the corner, friends! Who’s ready for cozy vibes and fall flavors?
Today, we’re getting fall-ready with a super easy apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl! Make this vegan and gluten-free recipe in about 10-15 minutes and enjoy a delicious, wholesome start to the day. If you’ve never had quinoa for breakfast before, this recipe is life changing!
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How to make a Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Breakfast quinoa is SO easy to make! Simply bring almond milk and quinoa to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add in maple syrup and cinnamon (to taste)! Top with fresh fruit and enjoy.
In this Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe, we added rolled oats to the quinoa (for texture purposes). However, feel free to replace the rolled oats with more quinoa if desired!
Is quinoa better than oatmeal?
Quinoa has a little bit more protein and fiber than oatmeal does. In addition to that, quinoa is known to be a complete protein!
Here’s our favorite type of quinoa!
The best way to prepare quinoa
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The apple cinnamon topping
We topped this quinoa breakfast bowl with sliced apples, extra cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup. However, feel free to cook the apples in the quinoa oatmeal or use any fruit that you want!
Other topping ideas:
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Sliced Almonds
- Goji Berries
- Nutmeg
- Brown Sugar
- Pumpkin Seeds
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EASY Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 medium apple
Instructions
- Combine the quinoa, rolled oats, and almond milk in a sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil for about 3-5 minutes, then lower heat and let simmer (covered) for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add in the maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Serve the quinoa oatmeal with apple slices.
- Enjoy!
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Natalie says:
Such an easy, healthy and delicious breakfast option. I never combined quinoa and oats but now I must give this combo a try. Looks so good!
Melanie @ Bon Appét'Eat says:
So interesting, I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast for a few months now (new to that game lol!) and I love this quinoa version! Quick question: do you fill as full with the quinoa? With oatmeal I don’t have morning cravings.
Byron Thomas says:
I’m always looking for dishes to prepare with quinoa. My family loves quinoa! I have never thought about serving it for breakfast, but with the cooler mornings of fall quickly approaching, this would make a great hearty breakfast. Thanks!
Ramona says:
You said quinoa? I’m in!! I don’t really care if it’s breakfast lunch or dinner, quinoa is that ingredient that would always make me happy to see on my plate. I normally use the dark one. What a great idea for a super healthy and nutritious breakfast! Making this now.
Linda says:
I always enjoy a combination of quinoa and rolled oats, so this breakfast bowl is something I will enjoy. And what a fun way to start your morning with a delicious and filling breakfast!
Gunjan says:
I love apple quinoa bowl. However, not a big fan of cinnamon. Can you suggest a substitute for cinnamon or will it be ok to skip it altogether.
Emmeline says:
This looks like such a great breakfast! I used to make this quinoa apple cinnamon bake a few years back and this looks like the perfect deconstructed version of. Definitely trying it out!
Abbey Sharp says:
I wanna start my day with this bowl! Such a fun way to use quinoa. Can’t wait to try
Claudia Lamascolo says:
these photos are so inviting I just want to dive into that for breakfast!
Kaleigh @ Lively Table says:
Yumm! Some people only eat quinoa for lunch or dinner, but I think it’s soo delicious for breakfast too! This sounds so good.